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Homework Exercise 
A newspaper reporter interviewed a poet for his local newspaper. Here are some of the questions 
he asked her. Change the direct questions to indirect questions. 
 
1. “Where did you grow up?” 
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2. “When did you start writing poetry?” 
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3. “Who were some of your early influences?” 
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4. “How many poems have you written?” 
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5. “Have you ever written in any other form besides poetry?” 
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6. “Who are some of your favorite poets today?” 
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7. “What do you like to read besides poetry?” 
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8. “Are you working on a poem now?” 
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9. “Do you plan to publish your poems?” 
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10. “When is your next performance?” 
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Answer Key 
 
Practice Exercise 1 
Two visiting journalists from Afghanistan attended a public relations conference recently held in 
San Francisco. People had many questions for them. They wanted to know what daily life was 
like in Afghanistan. Was there enough food in all parts of the country? Did they have adequate 
electricity? There were also several questions about security. Was it safe to go out in the city 
streets where they lived? What about travelling? People at the conference also asked if the 
journalists felt their lives were in danger and wanted to know what their thoughts were on the 
upcoming election.
B. Change the underlined indirect questions in the paragraph above to direct questions.
1. What is daily life like in Afghanistan? 
2. Do you feel your lives are in danger? 
3. What are your thoughts on the upcoming election?